It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...

On the grass

Fitness Trainer, Kyle Neven, puts his clients through a workout at Santa Monica's Muscle Beach on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Neven has a BS in Exercise Physiology and began his life as an athlete competing in Gymnastics and Springboard Diving at age 5 and has worked in the fitness industry since he was 15.
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Roadrunners


The Los Angeles Roadrunners run south along the Santa Monica Beach boardwalk on Saturday, October 11, 2008, in preparation for  the 24nd annual LA Marathon

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Jaguar Enthusiasts








(TOP) Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club members, Colin Stewart (left) and his wife Anne drive their 1953 Jaguar XK120 over the Santa Monica Pier on Friday, October 10, 2008. After two weeks and over two-thousand miles, the 57 UK-based Jaguar Enthusiast Club (JEC) members completed their tour of historic Route 66. The Jaguars were imported and unpackaged from shipping containers in Chicago. The  cars will be shipped back to Europe. The Jaguar Enthusiast Club was formed in 1984 by members of other Jaguar clubs, for the enthusiast who not only used, but maintained or restored their Jaguar. The club hosts multiple events for its members throughout the year, publishes a monthly magazine, and boasts the largest selection of Jaguar memorabilia.


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Honest Abe

Artist Raphael Valencia, 59, paints a mural of Abraham Lincoln at Lincoln Blvd. and Rose Ave. (behind the Whole Foods) on Thursday, October 9, 2008.
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Leatherback

Fine art painter an scientific illustrator Cleo Vilett, 36, paints a Leatherback Sea Turtle for Heal the Bay Aquarium's new environmental art exhibit on Monday, September 22, 2008.
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The Irish 66'ers are coming





(1,2) The Irish 66'ers, a group of 75 Irish motorcyclist, ride their Harley's over the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, October 08, 2008. (3) Retired Irish police officer and road captain Tony Toner, 54, (left) and ride organizer Michael Walsh, on Wednesday celebrate the end of their Route 66 journey on the Santa Monica Pier, which some believe is the end of the storied route. The ride started in Chicago nine days ago. The Irish motorcyclists traveled 2,448 miles along the historic route to raise money for a new Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory Unit at Temple Street Children's University Hospital. The Irish 66ers raised more than $500,000. Each rider was required to raise $10,000 each.

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Blessing of the Animals

(1) Rev. Camille Mattick (left) blesses Tippy, a three year old Pomeranian / Shiatsu mix,  at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica during the "Blessing of the Animals" service on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Holding Tippy is her owner Maggi Lindsley. (2) Rev. Camille Mattick (left) blesses Rocky, 1, a pure choclate Labduring the service.  The annual blessing service takes place in the tradition of Blessed Francis of Assisi, a 12th century saint of the church who lived in Italy. He was known for his kindness to all animals, recognizing and praising them as part of God’s creation.

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Exploring the Arts



(TOP) California Arts Council Member and Vice Chair, Malissa Feruzzi Shriver, and (ABOVE) Santa Monica City Council Member, Kevin McKeown, discuss the arts during a breakfast dialogue on “Teaching Innovation: Building a Creative Workforce,”  at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. The dialogue was sponsored by the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division in partnership with the City’s Economic Development Division, the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica College and the Santa Monica Malibu Education Foundation.

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